The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to receive input from all people and organisations involved or interested in nanosciences and nanotechnologies research in Europe, and notably research, policy makers, industry, media and civil society organisations.
Presentations from the OECD Conference on the Potential Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology
The speakers' presentations from the OECD 'Conference on Potential Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology: Fostering Safe Innovation-Led Growth' are now available online on the OECD site.
DFI Nanotechnology Expands Into China With Strategic Alliance in Hong Kong
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of patented hydrophobic nanotechnologies, announced today the signing of another key strategic alliance and license agreement in Hong Kong with Decorlinks Ltd.
Pre-announcement: Call for proposals within ‘Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology’
The Top-level Research Initiative is launching a call for user-driven research projects within the sub-programme 'Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology' in the beginning of 2010. The Top-level Research Initiative is the largest joint Nordic research and innovation initiative to date. The overall scope of the sub-programme 'Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology' is 'Improvement of the efficiency of future sustainable energy system by applying nanotechnology to the transport sector, energy conversion and use'.
How good is fish for your diet?
Written by Tena MooreFish, especially fatty fish eaten in moderation, is excellent for anyone’s diet. While the term ‘fatty’ might make some cringe, these fish are the healthiest and tastiest of all fish, and are considered a great source of ‘good’, heart healthy fats. According to the American Dietetic Association, fatty fish to consume on a regular basis are: sardines, herring, tuna, trout,
What foods have both fiber and protein?
Written by Tena MooreFiber and protein are both crucial to a healthy diet. Incorporating foods into your diet that contain both can be a very healthy move, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan, since you will not be getting any protein from animal sources. Animal proteins are not a complete fiber and protein food; they do not contain significant amounts of fiber, only plant sources contain
Is There Evidence That Acupuncture Works?
Written by Tena MooreSome people think that acupuncture is a new-age healing method, not based on logical and proven medical and clinical evidence, but they may be wrong. New studies are emerging that seek to understand the relationship between acupuncture and health. As far as evidence is concerned, it may still be split down the middle 50/50 when it comes to proving that acupuncture can have a
What are some good fiber foods?
Some of the best foods for getting natural fiber into your daily diet are: 1) Banana's, 2) Apples, 3) Almonds, 4) Blackberries, 5) Raspberries, 6) whole wheat spaghetti 7) baked beans, 8) black beans. Of course, there are dozens of other choices. And many fruits and veggies that offer more fiber per serving. However, these just happen to be some of my own personal favorites. Of course, fruit is
Can Green Tea fight HIV infection?
This is amazing. The most notable ingredient of green tea, the compound EGCG, may help block SEVI and fight HIV infection.From the article itself, ""EGCG, a natural ingredient of green tea, may be a valuable and cost-efficient inhibitor of semen-mediated enhancement of virus infection, and hence of sexual transmission of HIV,"From this site: 1. EGCG seems to accomplish the remarkable feat of
Quality of GNC Supplements
Recently I was wondering about the quality of GNC supplements so I went looking around on google and found this page. Why did I go looking at all? Well, I've read more than once that certain nutritional supplement products, after having been tested, have been found to contain less than what was advertised. My own suspicion is that this is more likely to occur when the price for a product is
The Gene Smart Diet
There's a great book out there called "The Gene Smart Diet". I would recommend it. It's written by a Professor of Pharmacology at Wake Forest University. I'm halfway through it and I think a lot of the eventual advice will boil down to adjusting one's diet to get more fruits and vegetables, more fiber, fewer empty calories, and also working in more exercise. That, of course, by itself doesn't
Tips for eating in a vegetarian lifestyle
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry. Whether you are thinking about adopting a vegetarian diet due to health reasons or environmental reasons, there are many things to think about to make sure that you are eating a diet full of vitamins and minerals, and not simply cutting meat out of your diet. Here are a few tips to keep you on the right track:Tip #1) Forgo junk foods like macaroni
Regarding the Starting of a new diet regimen
Written by Tena Moore (- if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) Starting a new diet can be a stressful time. Changing how you eat, what you eat, and when you eat, can be challenging. Here are a few tips to remember to be more successful in this endeavor.Talk to a professional. First and foremost, talk to a professional about your new diet regimen. Find
Thoughts on Dropping Weight
Written by Tim MooreHere's a post I recently made on facebook. It seemed relevant so I thought I would repost it here.I like krispy kremes but boy they put you on sugar overload, especially without the milk. My true fondness is things like stuffing, mashed potatoes, pizza, chicken-n-dumplings. I tried doing the low carb thing. And, yes, it does work. However, you feel so deprived that it doesn't
What do doctors think about vitamin E supplements?
Written by Tena Moore (- if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) On the topic of vitamin E supplements, it definitely depends on which doctor you talk to. The reason there is so much conflicting information about vitamin E supplements is due to conflicting studies, particularly in recent years when studies have indicated that Vitamin E megadosing can be
What herbs or supplements are commonly used for depression?
There are many different herbs and supplements used for depression. One of the most notable and most studied is St. John’s wort. Countless clinical studies have found St. John’s wort as an effective treatment for depression, and doctors in Europe have been prescribing it for many years. You can find it at your local health food store as a tea, in a capsule, dried herb, or tincture. Many people
Is there a safe way to lose a lot of weight?
Written by Tena MooreLosing weight can be a very safe, and a very healthy endeavor; it all depends upon your method. If you need to lose weight for your health, there are healthy and safe ways to take the weight off successfully. The safest and most effective ways to lose weight are extremely simple and there is nothing ‘unsafe’ about them: Eat Less, Move More.Eat Less. Find out how many calories
Diets that promise you will lose weight
Written by Tena MooreThere are countless diets out there claiming that you will lose weight if you buy their products and use them as specified. There’s usually a diet ‘du jour’ as well; a new diet making a splash with their claims of weight loss. Right now that diet in the acai berry diet, and before that it was a green tea diet. Rachel Ray has a diet and Dr. Atkins had a diet. All diets promise
Are Fish Toxins Linked to Diabetes?
Written by Tena MooreA new study focused on boat captains fishing in the Great Lakes area found a link between DDE and diabetes. DDE is a fat soluble breakdown product of the toxic, synthetic pesticide DDT. DDE hardly ever gets excreted from the body, except through breast milk during nursing. For this reason, it tends to build up in the fat and liver of the body throughout life. Now it may be
Can Plastic Surgery Help Migraines?
Written by Tena MoorePlastic Surgery is growing in popularity. In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reports that Americans got over 11.5 million cosmetic procedures (surgical and nonsurgical) during 2007. Wouldn’t it be nice if something that helped improve self esteem could also help improve or erase a painful health issue such as migraines? Plastic surgeons are